The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially moved into the knockout phase, with several Round of 32 matchups now confirmed following the conclusion of key group-stage fixtures.
One of the standout stories so far is from Cape Verde, who have made history by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds. Their remarkable run has earned them a high-profile clash with defending champions Argentina in what is expected to be one of the most anticipated ties of the round.
Elsewhere, South Africa have secured their place in the Round of 32 after finishing as runners-up in Group A. They will face Canada in the first confirmed knockout fixture, setting up a competitive encounter between two teams aiming to continue their surprise progress in the tournament.
Despite several matchups already locked in, many knockout spots remain undecided. The final group-stage fixtures in Groups J, K, and L will determine the remaining Round of 32 pairings, as well as the last available places for the best third-placed teams advancing to the next round.
With the group stage still wrapping up in parts of the competition, the full picture of the Round of 32 is expected to become clear after the final set of matches concludes.
Last 32 ties - confirmed teams in bold.
Match 73: South Africa vs Canada, kick-off 8pm - Los Angeles, USA
Monday June 29
Match 76: Brazil vs Japan, kick-off 6pm - Houston, USA
Match 74: Germany vs Paraguay, kick-off 9.30pm - Foxborough, USA
Tuesday June 30
Match 75: Netherlands vs Morocco, kick-off 2am - Guadalupe, Mexico
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs Norway, kick-off 6pm - Arlington, USA
Match 77: France vs Sweden, kick-off 10pm - New Jersey, USA
Wednesday July 1
Match 79: Mexico vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place, kick-off 2am - Mexico City, Mexico
Match 80: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place, kick-off 5pm - Atlanta, USA
Match 82: Belgium vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place, kick-off 9pm - Seattle, USA
Thursday July 2
Match 81: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, kick-off 1am - Santa Clara, USA
Match 84: Spain vs Group J runners-up, kick-off 8pm - Los Angeles, USA
Friday July 3
Match 83: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up, kick-off 12am - Toronto, Canada
Match 85: Switzerland vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place, kick-off 4am - Vancouver, Canada
Match 86: Argentina vs Cape Verde, kick-off 11pm - Miami, USA
Saturday July 4
Match 87: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place, kick-off 2.30am - Kansas City, USA
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